Religion

The Three Kitchens Of New Vrindaban

Folkways Reporter Zack Harold recently made a trip to the small town of New Vrindaban, in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle. It’s a Hare Krishna community started in the late 60s. These days, the town is home to a few hundred permanent residents, but thousands of pilgrims visit each year. They come to worship in the temple — and to visit the opulent Palace of Gold. But those main attractions were a pretty small part of Zack’s trip. He ended up spending much of his time in the kitchen.

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ACLU Sues Water Authority Over Grant To Ohio Catholic School

The ACLU says taxpayers should not have to support the religious mission of a Catholic school in Ohio.

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Shepherdstown Church Converts Dismantled Guns Into Garden Tools

Members of the Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church hosted an event called “Guns to Gardens” on Oct. 12. This was the second annual event in Shepherdstown, though Guns to Gardens programs are held nationwide.

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W.Va. Churches Now Eligible To Incorporate

Updated on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 3:40 p.m. Churches and religious organizations in the Mountain State can now also operate as businesses, following a Thursday decision from the ...

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